Shark XV Build Thread
10-08-2008, 05:52 PM
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Bill and I flew the model some more this morning. I switched from the APC 8x4 to a 7x4 and when it got airborne I heard rog and Bill chuckle... because it was noticeably faster! They had seen it Saturday and it was clear that the smaller prop makes a real difference. Knife edge was better with high rates and more airspeed, but I need to move the CG back a bit to get it optimized. This will also help the elevator response on deadstick landings which at very slow speeds was not as effective as I'd like. I actually stalled it once this morning and right at the stall point the elevator got mushy. I'm so used to landing small models deadstick that I forget that most planes like to land under power. What I really need to do is keep the nose down and stop landing it like an .049 SS (which after dozens of flights I have never gotten to stall). The next time I fly it I think it will be about right. It's a lot of fun.
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10-08-2008, 06:03 PM
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RE: Shark XV Build Thread
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Bill and I flew the model some more this morning. I switched from the APC 8x4 to a 7x4 and when it got airborne I heard rog and Bill chuckle... because it was noticeably faster! They had seen it Saturday and it was clear that the smaller prop makes a real difference. Knife edge was better with high rates and more airspeed, but I need to move the CG back a bit to get it optimized. This will also help the elevator response on deadstick landings which at very slow speeds was not as effective as I'd like. I actually stalled it once this morning and right at the stall point the elevator got mushy. I'm so used to landing small models deadstick that I forget that most planes like to land under power. What I really need to do is keep the nose down and stop landing it like an .049 SS (which after dozens of flights I have never gotten to stall). The next time I fly it I think it will be about right. It's a lot of fun.
David
Bill and I flew the model some more this morning. I switched from the APC 8x4 to a 7x4 and when it got airborne I heard rog and Bill chuckle... because it was noticeably faster! They had seen it Saturday and it was clear that the smaller prop makes a real difference. Knife edge was better with high rates and more airspeed, but I need to move the CG back a bit to get it optimized. This will also help the elevator response on deadstick landings which at very slow speeds was not as effective as I'd like. I actually stalled it once this morning and right at the stall point the elevator got mushy. I'm so used to landing small models deadstick that I forget that most planes like to land under power. What I really need to do is keep the nose down and stop landing it like an .049 SS (which after dozens of flights I have never gotten to stall). The next time I fly it I think it will be about right. It's a lot of fun.
David
. Next time out I will bring my camcorder and take some video to post....-Bill
10-08-2008, 07:22 PM
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Yep, I didnt fly it but I was watching, during the funfly Vicman commented on the engine sounding weak and I thought he's just holding back because its the maiden flight, but it was over propped...it was about twice as fast today!!I'll be ordering one of his next batch...Rog
10-10-2008, 07:59 AM
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I switched from the APC 8x4 to a 7x4 and when it got airborne I heard rog and Bill chuckle... because it was noticeably faster!
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10-10-2008, 05:53 PM
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Dave, congrats on your maiden flight, as a sureshark junky got 3, I can't wait until you offer this one forsale. Great looking plane!! dave 
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10-11-2008, 07:23 AM
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Hello Raindave,
I bought a couple of your Sure Sharks and they were awesome. Still flying them. How can I get a couple of the .15 powered one?
Thanks,
Honker1
I bought a couple of your Sure Sharks and they were awesome. Still flying them. How can I get a couple of the .15 powered one?
Thanks,
Honker1
10-17-2008, 03:34 PM
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I just got the SS XV in the mail today, RD that was fast! Thanks so much. What a great looking kit just like the 1/2 Sureshark. I'll be mounting a Magnum XL .15 in this SS. David we as a group here need to get your planes SS 1/2 and the SS XV printed up in the AMA Model Aviation Magazine its just not everyday somebody comes up with a great design like this. Anybody got idea's.
I'll post pic's as I get this build going will be a while I've got another bird I'm trying to finish first Quik fli III. I can't wait!!!!!!
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I'll post pic's as I get this build going will be a while I've got another bird I'm trying to finish first Quik fli III. I can't wait!!!!!!
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10-17-2008, 06:00 PM
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I hand launched it yesterday for Dave, and Bill is right throwing it was a waste of energy of my arm, letting it go was all it needed, it was flying faster than I was throwing when it left my hand!!..Dave likes to bring engines to the field for break in..so he only got in one flight and I put the herr extra up twice before we called it a day,...Rog
10-17-2008, 10:49 PM
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Got mine in the mail today ...thanks RD!
It may be a while before it gets built because of some planes that need finished or fixed.
My wife now refers to my shop as the RC salvage yard[
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It may be a while before it gets built because of some planes that need finished or fixed.
My wife now refers to my shop as the RC salvage yard[
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AARRRGGGGHH !!!! DON'T teach her about collectables! I'm still unloading my mothers house of 'collectables'. Those plates she bought for $30 to $50 each... you can buy them on the net for ONE DOLLAR and the shipping is $3. No, no collectables.
10-20-2008, 12:10 AM
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AARRRGGGGHH !!!! DON'T teach her about collectables! I'm still unloading my mothers house of 'collectables'. Those plates she bought for $30 to $50 each... you can buy them on the net for ONE DOLLAR and the shipping is $3. No, no collectables.
AARRRGGGGHH !!!! DON'T teach her about collectables! I'm still unloading my mothers house of 'collectables'. Those plates she bought for $30 to $50 each... you can buy them on the net for ONE DOLLAR and the shipping is $3. No, no collectables.
10-31-2008, 08:42 AM
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I'm going to build a second one, starting as soon as I can. I'll post a bunch more photos of the construction. The reason being that Flying Models is going to publish this one, too.
This one will be the "Hot" version. I scored a NIB Magnum XLS .15A which I understand is quite a bit stronger than an OS FP .15. But, it's heavier, too. I might have to put the battery pack behind the servos in this one.
BTW, has anyone ever compared this engine to the OS .15CV-A?
David
This one will be the "Hot" version. I scored a NIB Magnum XLS .15A which I understand is quite a bit stronger than an OS FP .15. But, it's heavier, too. I might have to put the battery pack behind the servos in this one.
BTW, has anyone ever compared this engine to the OS .15CV-A?
David
10-31-2008, 10:16 AM
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The reason being that Flying Models is going to publish this one, too.
The reason being that Flying Models is going to publish this one, too.
One of the nice things about this forum is that we can say, "You saw it here first!!"
10-31-2008, 10:55 AM
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I'm going to build a second one, starting as soon as I can. I'll post a bunch more photos of the construction. The reason being that Flying Models is going to publish this one, too.
This one will be the "Hot" version. I scored a NIB Magnum XLS .15A which I understand is quite a bit stronger than an OS FP .15. But, it's heavier, too. I might have to put the battery pack behind the servos in this one.
BTW, has anyone ever compared this engine to the OS .15CV-A?
David
I'm going to build a second one, starting as soon as I can. I'll post a bunch more photos of the construction. The reason being that Flying Models is going to publish this one, too.
This one will be the "Hot" version. I scored a NIB Magnum XLS .15A which I understand is quite a bit stronger than an OS FP .15. But, it's heavier, too. I might have to put the battery pack behind the servos in this one.
BTW, has anyone ever compared this engine to the OS .15CV-A?
David
10-31-2008, 05:00 PM
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Got a box in the mail today, raindave. Thanks a lot! I placed it on the exclusive Tee Bee's Future RC Plane Hall of Fame shelf under the workbench.
10-31-2008, 05:23 PM
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RD, congrat's on your build on the shark XV in flying model mag. can't wait to read it. Please let us know what month it will be in when you find out!!! Pete
11-01-2008, 08:36 AM
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RainDave,
Got my Shark XV in the mail today along with a Sure Shark tapered wing. They're both beautiful kits. Thanks for making it easy for my wife to place the birthday order.
Frank
Got my Shark XV in the mail today along with a Sure Shark tapered wing. They're both beautiful kits. Thanks for making it easy for my wife to place the birthday order.
Frank
